At a time when independent artists in the music industry have more power and control over their careers than ever before, "What is INDIE?" tries to determine just what it really means to be 'indie'. The documentary film features interviews with indie music experts including Derek Sivers (Founder of CD Baby) and Panos Panay (Founder of Sonicbids), as well as with 20 artists from Boston, New York, Montreal and Toronto.
In defining what it means to be an 'indie' artist, as well as looking at the changing landscape in the music industry, "What is INDIE?" ends up being a rallying cry for independent artists.